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Gaurav Gaur

Lead Network Engineer
Bangalore
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Gaurav Gaur

Summary

Results-driven Network Engineer with 17 years of expertise deploying and maintaining LAN and WAN infrastructure. Dedicated technology professional with strong track record of accurately conducting system repairs and troubleshooting. Offering exemplary planning, project management and communication talents.

Overview

17
years of professional experience
10
Certificates

Work History

Fidelity Investments
Bangalore

Lead Network Engineer
01.2013 - Current

Job overview

• Proficient in providing a high quality of technical services and maintaining maximum uptime for critical equipment.
• Implemented WAN and LAN designs in multi-datacenter configurations.
• Introduced automation of monitoring system, configuration backup & deployment of new Network Devices.
• Analyzed, troubleshot and enhanced network performance to drive efficiency.
• Planned implementation of network enhancements and upgrades.
• Prioritized simultaneous projects to perform effectively under shifting deadlines in fast-paced environment.
• Diagnosed network problems involving combination of hardware, software, power and communications issues.
• Led meetings with departmental managers to review project status, propose changes and draft action plans.
• Collaborated on network development, implementation and maintenance of routers, switches, firewalls and NAC and WAN optimization.
• Developed network test and validation processes to assist in maintaining alignment with solution design.
• Attained efficiencies through technology upgrades and process improvements, including paperless document approval system and new automated sales-to-delivery and order processing system.
• Planned and designed projects and analyzed existing network systems and procedures to foster efficiency and effectiveness.
• Worked with sustaining engineering teams to investigate and resolve software and hardware defects.
• Administered and prepared programs for IP addresses Utilisation/Allocation/Reclaim, developed network resources and trained support personnel to provide Tier I support to end users.
• Upgraded campus switch environments from Cisco 4500 and 6500 access/ distribution/core systems to new Cisco Cat9k systems. Coordinate with Vendors and V.A.R. to facilitate Hardware purchases
• Monitored network capacity and performance, as well as diagnosed and resolved complex network problems.
• Provided all required network documentation to inform management.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Linux, virtual platforms and cloud connectivity.
• Managed, tracked and coordinated problem resolution and escalation processes.
• Developed and refined build process and configurations, and contributed to network automation.
• Documented changes that were made to network and all systems, providing evidence of audit trails.
• Demonstrated advanced knowledge of large-scale global enterprise network operations and security.
• Completed efficient and effective troubleshooting of complex multi-vendor network service provider issues.
• Analyzed data traces using protocol analyzers to identify anomalies and find solutions.
• Demonstrated strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Polaris Software Lab LTD
Bangalore

IT Consutant
01.2011 - 12.2012

Job overview

• Global Network Operations / Network Operation Center for Data, Internet,
• Voice Platform for Fidelity Managed Networks. U.S. and International Network
• Operation for Fidelity Investments Technology Group. Global NOC’s primary
• responsible for Problem resolution and restoration, and some implementationfor Fidelity Managed Networks.


ITC Infotech India Limited
Bangalore

Associate IT Consultant
06.2008 - 01.2011

Job overview

• Working as a Level 2 Engineer in NOC Team, which provides L2 network support to ITC InfoTech.

• Installation & Configuration and implementation of new Cisco Routers in ITC Branches throughout.

• Working on troubleshooting of complex LAN/WAN infrastructure.

• VLAN Creation in L3 & L2 Switch & Troubleshooting

• Configuring L2 Switches in Stack mode & L3 in VSS for Redundancy and availability of ports.

• Handling CISCO 1941,2600,2911,3745 Cisco Routers.

• Handling 2950, 3560, 3750, 4506 series Cisco switches.

• Hands on Experience in SNMP Tools I.e. Solar winds, Whatsup gold, PRTG

• Vendor Coordination for hardware replacement, WAN Connectivity Restoration & Proper escalation to higher level on necessary.

• Implementation of Port Security in Switches, VLAN troubleshooting, Routing Protocol Troubleshooting

Cable & Wireless, Noida in payroll of Inknowtek Pvt Ltd.

Member Technical
03.2008 - 05.2008

Job overview

  • I was part IPCC Project for a AVIVA contact center. Contact center setup consists of 7206 Routers, 6509 & 3550 switches, and 7940 series IP phones with fiber and CAT 6 connectivity. International connectivity is through 2 MPLS links.
  • Troubleshooting of Network & Voice related problems
  • Monitored and analyzed system performance, such as network traffic, security and capacity.
  • Installed and maintained systems and analyzed users' needs.
  • Tested equipment and circuits using various tools such as standard hand tools and network diagnostic tools.
  • Worked with users to diagnose and resolve network and device problems and implemented established technical or procedural solutions.
  • Accurately documented user support activities, such as system problems, corrective actions, resolution status and completed equipment installations.

Blazenet Limited-ISP
Ahmedabad

Network Engineer
09.2005 - 02.2008

Job overview

  • To Plan Implement and Maintain Network at Ahmedabad & Gandhinagar Center with more than ten POP office.
  • Working with BGP Network with five different Internet service provider (ISP).
  • Using Router for terminating leased line, leased line modem.
  • Using MicroTik server at customer end for the bandwidth monitor, NAT and Routing
  • Provided complete end-to-end engineering and installation of route-based IP network solutions.
  • Integrated fixed wireless connectivity into facilities requiring high-speed networks.
  • Initiated and managed network test facilities to verify network hardness and resilience.
  • Provided network support services for devices such as hubs, bridges, routers and other hardware.
  • Monitored network capacity and performance to diagnose and resolve complex network problems.

Education

Rajasthan University
Jaipur

Bachelor of Engineering Technology
04.2001

Skills

Cloud services

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Certification

AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate

Timeline

Azure Administrator

09-2020

AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate

03-2020

HP Deloying HP Enterprise Networks HP0-Y36

09-2013

HP Design-Troubleshoot Open Standard Networks HP0-Y32

09-2013

HP Migrate-Troubleshoot Enterprise HP0-Y37

08-2013

JNCIA- Juniper Junos, Associate

08-2013

RH124-Red Hat System Administrator

07-2013

HP Implementing HP Network Infrastructure HP0-Y43

06-2013

Lead Network Engineer

Fidelity Investments
01.2013 - Current

IT Consutant

Polaris Software Lab LTD
01.2011 - 12.2012

CCNP

06-2010

ITIL

10-2008

Associate IT Consultant

ITC Infotech India Limited
06.2008 - 01.2011

Member Technical

Cable & Wireless, Noida in payroll of Inknowtek Pvt Ltd.
03.2008 - 05.2008

Network Engineer

Blazenet Limited-ISP
09.2005 - 02.2008

Rajasthan University

Bachelor of Engineering Technology
04.2001
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